Childhood Snacks

Commercials of the 90s were truly effective, as they were gimmicky. Remember the "gimme a break" Kit Kat jingle? And the singin' California raisins? I swear, after every commercial, I wanted to purchase the advertised item right then and there. As a kid growing up in the 90s, I loved my lunch box snacks. And you bet I tried nearly all of those that were advertised on the commercials. That Keebler elf sure knew how to get me excited about cookies!
Lunch time was a big deal when I was a kid. I enjoyed uncovering the yummy surprises in my ultra cool Mickey Mouse lunchbox (with matching thermos). And, snack swapping with friends was the thing to do. "Can I trade my Gushers for your Fruit by the Foot?"  Ahh... those were the days. There were a lot of great snacks in the 90s. But, these goodies bring back fond memories of my very awesome elementary school lunches. What are some of your favorite childhood snacks?

1. Dunkaroos
Dunking the cinnamon graham crackers into white frosting w/ sprinkles was deliciously fun.
Photography Credit: Grub Grade

2. Squeezeit
Twist the top and squeeze out the fruit-flavored liquid. Oh yeah.
Photography Credit: Ranker

3.Handi-Snacks Cheese & Crackers
I used to eat the cheese first.
Photography Credit: Serious Eats

4. Gushers
I couldn't resist that liquid fruity center.
Photography Credit: Groceries-Express

5. Lunchables
These rocked! I used to layer all of the meat, crackers and cheese and try to fit it in my mouth.
Photography Credit: 90s life

6. LifeSavers Gummies
I would stretch them out and wear them as rings. Yeah, I was a cool kid.
Photography Credit: Candy blog

Casual Entertaining

Ever since I spotted this bold graphic placemat, I could not stop thinking about it. I'm a sucker for patterns, and this one is dynamic and unique. As my source of inspiration, I conceptualized a table setting of  neutral-toned items to balance the bright colors of the placemat. It's a simple tablescape that I would love to enjoy during a casual dinner with friends. 

1. Wolfum placemat
2. Marc Blackwell "Northern Hemisphere" red wine glass from Barneys
3. Barneys New York napkin
4. Lenox "Tin Can Alley" khaki dinner plate available at Macy's
5. Crate and Barrel potted succulents